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Rubber<\/a> <\/i> Material<\/a> <\/i> Standard material<\/a> <\/i> EPDM rubber - Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

EPDM rubber - Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer<\/h1>\n

Ethylene propylene diene rubber, also known as EPDM rubber, is a synthetic polymer used in various applications. EPDM is an abbreviation that stands for ethylene propylene diene monomer, which is the main monomer used in the manufacturing of EPDM rubber.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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EPDM rubber is known for its excellent weather resistance properties. It has high resistance to ozone, UV radiation, heat, and cold, making it ideal for outdoor applications. The rubber's good aging resistance allows it to maintain its mechanical properties over a long period. Therefore, it is a good choice when seeking a reliable material with a long lifespan. EPDM rubber is thus commonly found in applications and environments where resistance to aging is a critical factor, such as in roofing and waterproof membranes.<\/p>\n

In addition to the above, EPDM rubber also has good electrical insulation, which has led to its use in the electronics industry. Its high dielectric strength and resistance to electric current make it a popular material for seals, gaskets, and insulators in electrical and electronic components.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Characteristics<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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EPDM rubber - Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer<\/h3>\n

EPDM is often the material chosen to replace NR or SBR when higher demands are placed on weather and ozone resistance, as well as better heat aging properties.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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  • Maximum temperature: 120\u00b0C<\/li>\n
  • Minimum temperature: -35\u00b0C<\/li>\n
  • Tensile strength: 3<\/li>\n
  • Compression set at -30 to +70\u00b0C: 3<\/li>\n
  • Compression set at +70 to +150\u00b0C: 2-3<\/li>\n
  • Abrasion resistance: 3<\/li>\n
  • Oil and gasoline resistance: 1<\/li>\n
  • Weather and ozone resistance: 5<\/li>\n
  • Heat aging: 3-4<\/li>\n
  • Adhesion to metal: 3<\/li>\n
  • Adhesion to textile: 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Rating scale for table<\/strong>
    5 - Excellent \/ 4 - Very good \/ 3 - Good \/ 2 - Fair \/ 1 - Poor<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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    Products in EPDM rubber - Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer rubber<\/h2>\n

    Below are some examples of products and applications where EPDM rubber is commonly found:<\/span><\/p>\n

    Seals and gaskets:\u00a0<\/strong>EPDM rubber is used in the manufacturing of seals and gaskets. Its excellent resistance to external environmental factors makes it a popular choice for creating leak protection and seals in applications for the automotive, HVAC, and construction industries.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Rubber mats and flooring:\u00a0<\/strong>EPDM rubber is used in the manufacturing of rubber mats and flooring. Its wear resistance and weather resistance make it well-suited for creating safe and durable floors and floor coverings.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Vehicle components\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>The automotive industry is the largest market for EPDM. EPDM is used in the manufacturing of various automotive components such as seals, gaskets, profiles, and protective strips. In this industry, varying weather conditions and temperatures, as well as the use of chemicals during cleaning, are common, making EPDM rubber a good option. Additionally, blends of EPDM and other polymers (PP) are used for bumpers and exterior trim.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Building and construction details:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>EPDM is used for the manufacturing of various building and construction components. In the construction sector, EPDM rubber is often used for roofing and waterproofing, such as roof flashings, rubber membranes, sealants, and sealing strips.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":259,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-265","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hgf.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/265","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hgf.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hgf.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hgf.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hgf.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=265"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/hgf.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/265\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":517,"href":"https:\/\/hgf.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/265\/revisions\/517"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hgf.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/259"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hgf.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}